When is the best time to go to Muscat

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Muscat, Oman. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Muscat weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Muscat are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Muscat January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 22mm 9.3hrs 11.7hrs 24°C

January is a dry month in Muscat and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Muscat, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Muscat and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Muscat with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Muscat February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 27mm 9.3hrs 12.1hrs 24°C

February in Muscat is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Muscat, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Muscat and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Muscat with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Muscat March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 15mm 9.5hrs 12.7hrs 25°C

The weather in March in Muscat is characteristically hot and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Muscat, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Muscat and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Muscat with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Muscat April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
31°C 11mm 10.3hrs 13.4hrs 27°C

Muscat's weather in April is typically very hot and dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Muscat for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Muscat and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Muscat with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Muscat weather in April »

May

Muscat May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
35°C 5mm 11.7hrs 14hrs 30°C

May is a very dry month in Muscat and the temperature is generally very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Muscat.

May is in the spring in Muscat and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (101°F), whilst at night 28°C (82°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Muscat with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Muscat weather in May »

June

Muscat June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
36°C 1mm 11hrs 11.7hrs 31°C

Very hot, humid and very dry weather often prevails in Muscat during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Muscat for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Muscat and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a stifling 40°C (103°F), whilst at night 30°C (85°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Muscat with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Muscat weather in June »

July

Muscat July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
34°C 2mm 9.6hrs 12.1hrs 31°C

July in Muscat is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Muscat for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Muscat and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a stifling 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 29°C (85°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Muscat with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Muscat weather in July »

August

Muscat August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
32°C 5mm 9.7hrs 12.7hrs 30°C

The weather in August in Muscat is characteristically very hot, humid and very dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Muscat for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Muscat and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a stifling 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 28°C (82°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Muscat with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Muscat weather in August »

September

Muscat September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
32°C 0mm 10.3hrs 13.4hrs 29°C

Muscat's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and arid in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Muscat for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Muscat and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a stifling 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Muscat with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Muscat weather in September »

October

Muscat October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
31°C 0mm 10.8hrs 14hrs 29°C

October is a very dry, humid month in Muscat and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Muscat for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Muscat and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Muscat with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Muscat weather in October »

November

Muscat November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 5mm 10.4hrs 11.7hrs 28°C

The weather in November in Muscat is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Muscat, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Muscat and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Muscat with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Muscat weather in November »

December

Muscat December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 10mm 9.3hrs 12.1hrs 25°C

December in Muscat is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Muscat, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Muscat and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Muscat with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Muscat weather in December »

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Muscat weather statistics
Hottest month: June 39.2°C 102.6°F
Driest month: September 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 10.4hrs
Coldest month: January 24.7°C 76.5°F
Wettest month: February 27mm 1.1ins
Warmest sea: June 30.9°C 87.6°F
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